A Leeds family are 'distraught' after a father died while searching for a stolen motorbike on Thursday night.

His son's bike was stolen from the garden of a house in Cave Lane, East Ardsley, on November 8, by two men who arrived on motorbikes.

The 59-year-old man and his son went out searching for the bike shortly after 10.15pm and split up, but at some point he collapsed near Lingwell Gate Lane.

His son, who is 31-years-old, began CPR and phoned an ambulance. But they were unable to save his father and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

West Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation and arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of theft. He is currently in custody.

The stolen bike - a bright yellow Honda, registration V699PCX - has not been found, but it was spotted in Middleton on November 8.

'There is nothing to suggest any suspicious circumstances in relation to his death'

Detective Inspector Richard Holmes said: “The family of the man who died are understandably distraught at his death in these circumstances and we are doing everything we can to support them.

“At this stage there is nothing to suggest any suspicious circumstances in relation to his death but we are continuing to carry out enquiries and a post-mortem examination is due to take place.

“We have made an arrest in relation to the theft of the motorbike but we would still like to hear from anyone with any information that could assist the investigation.

“The stolen bike remains outstanding and we are appealing for any information that could assist in locating that bike, which was being ridden around the Middleton area last night.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 and quote crime reference number 13180562033.

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